Food Safety Business Partner
About us:
We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure all South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.
We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Given the breadth of our cooperative, the opportunities for development are endless.
Our values:
At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.
About the role:
As a Food Safety Business Partner, you’ll champion a culture of food safety excellence across our member stores. Reporting to the Food Safety Manager – Retail, you’ll provide expert support on all aspects of our custom Food Control Plan, helping stores meet their obligations under the Food Act and other relevant legislation.
You’ll also help manage supplier onboarding, product recall processes and deliver in-store training. The team consists of three business partners providing an experienced, welcoming environment promoting collaboration and development at all times.
About you:
You’ll be a diligent communicator, comfortable coaching and guiding. You’ll have a thorough understanding of the Food Act 2014, Food Regulations Act 2015 and Food Standards Code. Ideally you will also have:
- Relevant bachelors level tertiary qualification e.g. Food Science , Food Safety.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
- Strong time management, tasks identification , problem solving, leadership, planning and analysing skills
- Fluid with the ability to flex and shift priorities when are where needed at any given time
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite – knowledge of the ‘SafeFoodPro’ software would be a bonus.
- A desire to be part of a dynamic team who have a passion to add value.
Don't Meet Every Requirement?
We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.
Why join us?
- Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
- Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
- We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
- We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
- You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
- We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
- We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
How to apply:
Applications will close 24 July 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site.
If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.
Join us in feeding the South Island.